Sweden is ranked 10 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Sweden improved to 10 in 2019 from 12 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Sweden averaged 12.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18 in 2009 and a record low of 9 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Sweden.